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Criminal cases prosecuted by the CPS are in the news every day, along with a range of issues relating to our work – from violence against women and girls and hate crime, to support for victims and witnesses, statistics and speeches.

To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together.

Here you can find our latest news stories and search for others. You can also find additional details about a number of high-profile cases and the work of the CPS.

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Local media should contact their Area Communications Manager during normal working hours.

CPS authorises two further charges against Axel Rudakubana

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised two further charges, under the Biological Weapons Act 1974 and Terrorism Act 2000, against Axel Rudakubana.

29 October 2024 | Press Release , Violent crime , CPS, Mersey-Cheshire News

Man who used AI technology to create child sexual abuse images jailed

A man who used a computer programme and AI technology to alter photographs of real children to create sexual abuse images, and encouraged the rape of children via the internet, has been jailed.

28 October 2024 | Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS News

Crown Prosecution Service launches Go Prosecute - a brand-new barrister development programme

Go Prosecute, a brand-new development programme for newly qualified barristers to gain invaluable prosecution experience, has been launched by the Crown Prosecution Service.

28 October 2024 | Press Release , CPS News

Man charged under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000

A CPS spokesperson said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by Kent Police, we have authorised a charge against Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 41, of failing to provide the PIN to his mobile phone under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

25 October 2024 | Press Release , Terrorism , CPS News

Student convicted of killing newborn baby

A young mother, who killed her newborn baby by placing her in a cereal box shortly after birth and concealing the box in a suitcase, has been convicted of murder.

24 October 2024 | Press Release , CPS, West Midlands News

CPS authorises murder charge following Walsall railway station stabbing

Nicholas Coates, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS West Midlands, said: “The prosecution has issued an indictment and Deng Chol Majek will now face counts of murder and possession of an offensive weapon following a stabbing at Bescot Stadium railway station.

24 October 2024 | Press Release , Violent crime , CPS, West Midlands News

Uncle sentenced for sending money to Islamist fighter nephew

A man has been sentenced for sending money to his nephew who was fighting for a proscribed terrorist organisation in Syria.

Farhad Mohammad, 46, made payments through a middleman intended for his nephew, who at the time in 2017 was an Islamist fighter actively involved in terrorism.

23 October 2024 | Press Release , Terrorism , CPS News

Notice to Victims of the Lantian Gerui Fraud

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has commenced civil recovery proceedings in respect of property which has been seized in the UK from Yadi Zhang (also known as Zhimin Qian) (Zhang) and Jian Wen (Wen), and additional assets.

22 October 2024 | Press Release , Fraud and economic crime, Proceeds of crime , CPS News

CPS statement on the acquittal of Martyn Blake

Frank Ferguson, Head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: "First and foremost I want to say that my thoughts and those of the CPS remain with the family of Chris Kaba.

21 October 2024 | Press Release , CPS News

UPDATE: Private school pupil given life sentence for hammer attack

A private school pupil who left two of his housemates with life-changing injuries after a violent hammer attack has been given a life sentence for their attempted murder.

18 October 2024 | Press Release , Violent crime , CPS, South West News

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Contacts: National media

Please note that our Press Office is not able to deal with issues or queries from members of the public - these contact details are for accredited journalists ONLY. Do not call this number unless you a member of the press. For all general enquiries, please call the General Enquiries line: 020 3357 0899 or 020 3357 0000 (09:00-17:00, Monday-Friday) or visit contact.cps.gov.uk.

If you are a national or international journalist with a media enquiry, you can contact the CPS Press Office on 020 3357 0906 or email [email protected] (9am-5pm weekdays only).

For out-of-hours media enquiries please call 020 3357 0906 to reach the duty press officer.

Contacts: Local media

Cymru/Wales
Richard Paull
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02920 803950

East Midlands
Graham Buchanan
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0115 852 3343

East of England
Gillian Andrews
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01245 455027

London (North and South)
Wendy Wyeth or Molly Barker
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02380 673873

Mersey-Cheshire
Jackie Rand
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0151 239 6334

North East
Chris Black
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 260 4216

North West
Kerry Bell
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0161 827 4705

South East
Cheryl Pendry
Email: [email protected]
Telephones: 01227 655862 / 07876 390054

South West
Gary Cockram
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0117 930 2968

Thames and Chiltern
Angie Patton
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01189 513625

Wessex
Wessex Communications
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02380 673873

West Midlands
Kofo Baptist
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0203 357 0625

Yorkshire and Humberside
Elizabeth Ogborn
Email: [email protected]
Telephones: 0113 290 2839 / 07500 835186

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